Tim Smith Bugalugs Grenache 2022
Juicy, earthy and right in the slot for some Barossa Grenache deliciousness. It nails the price point too for those seeking an easy, appro...
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December 14, 2022
The Wine Journal 2023
A new book from Andrew Caillard MW and wine writer Angus Hughson has hit the shelves ready for your holiday reading. Quite a different tak...
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December 14, 2022
Hart and Hunter 75 Days Chardonnay 2021
75 Days Chardonnay. I write this and there are 12 days til Christmas. Maybe Christmas has come early? This is slick and super delicate. Sl...
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December 13, 2022
Vickery Watervale Riesling 2022
Pretty white flowers, a subtle bath powder and a musky perfume get you in the mood. There is a bit more going on aromatically with this Vi...
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December 13, 2022
Vickery Eden Valley Riesling 2022
Two Rieslings, one maker, two districts. This Vickery Riesling is from the Eden Valley with its sibling from the Clare Valley subregion of...
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December 13, 2022
Hutton Vale Farm Off Dry Riesling 2022
Spicy takeaway night needs a Riesling like this. It is said to be medium dry but I feel it's a little sweeter than that. The fruit and...
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December 13, 2022
Mérite Wines Q Merlot 2020
What a difference a clone makes! This is Merlot you want to drink. It's smart gear well worth tracking down. As much as I'd love t...
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December 11, 2022
De Iuliis LDR Shiraz Touriga 2020
Sleek. This LDR Shiraz Touriga is a great drink. Cast aside the preconceptions that all Hunter Valley wines from 2020 are written off. Onc...
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December 11, 2022
Common Molly McLaren Vale Grenache 2022
Light and vibey, this is an easy-drinking Grenache with its dancing shoes on.
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December 11, 2022
Common Molly Barossa Valley Grenache 2022
It's great to see two Grenache wines by the same maker side by side with the only difference being the fruit origin. This Barossa Gren...
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December 11, 2022
Tim Smith Wines Barossa Shiraz 2021
Quality Barossa - the two words that come to mind when you have a Tim Smith wine in your hands. This Shiraz comes from one of the best vin...
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December 08, 2022
De Iuliis Steven Vineyard Shiraz 2020
From a much-maligned vintage, don't subscribe to all the bad press you read. I was on the ground in the Hunter Valley during 2020 and ...
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December 08, 2022
M Burton Riesling I
An $85 Riesling is certainly ambitious, but dig a little deeper and the reason is credible. A blend of fruit parcels from 2018, 2019, 2021...
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December 08, 2022
Hart and Hunter Shiraz Pinot Noir 2021
Hart & Hunter's take on the Hunter River Burgundy sees the marriage of Shiraz and Pinot join forces.
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December 08, 2022
Hart and Hunter Twenty Six Rows Chardonnay 2021
Smart gear this. Hunter Valley Chardonnay is a gem when done well. This one is from Hart & Hunter - get around it.
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December 07, 2022
Alkimi Mistral Series Marsanne 2020
Marsanne continues to be a strong performer for Stu Dudine and he says that this 2020 release is his best. If you like your whites with a ...
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December 07, 2022
Miss Zilm Riesling 2022
2022 is a great year for Riesling and this release from Miss Zilm just sizzles.
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December 07, 2022
Alkimi Wild Dreams Light Dreams 2022
Made for large pours and plentiful plates of food, give it a slight chill and you're away.
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December 07, 2022
Soul Growers Provident Shiraz 2021
Quintessential Barossa Shiraz. This is a great snapshot of the district in a glass. Always a respectable wine, the Provident Shiraz is wel...
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December 05, 2022
Tenafeate Creek One Tree Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Loaded with roasted peppers, this is a big Cabernet.
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December 05, 2022
Barrett Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2022
A herbaceous and passionfruit driven Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc.
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December 05, 2022
Miss Zilm Pinot Gris 2022
From the Clare Valley sub-region of Sevenhill comes this tidy Pinot Gris made by Keeda Zilm.
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December 05, 2022
Running With Bulls Albariño 2022
A mighty fine debut from Running With Bulls and this small batch Albariño. It's just another reason to embrace something new this summ...
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December 05, 2022
Golden Grove Estate Vermentino 2022
Ray Costanzo would have to be Australia's best Vermentino producer. Find me another winemaker that consistently delivers super high-qu...
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November 30, 2022
Paisley Wines Turntable GSM 2020
GSM is always a good barbecue wine option. This release from Paisley Wines has a meaty profile that asks for it.
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November 30, 2022
Oliver's Taranga Brioni's Blend 2022
Your face lights up immediately when you meet Brioni. Her infectious smile brightens the room and this wine, much like her, brightens the ...
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November 29, 2022
Huntington Estate Special Reserve Grenache 2022
Tim Stevens has jumped on the Grenache bandwagon and found a comfy chair. A long time fan of the variety, he has planted a heap more vines...
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November 29, 2022
Valentine Chardonnay 2021
Dom Valentine knows a thing or two about Chardonnay having spent some time at Oakridge before breaking out to his solo venture. The fruit ...
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November 29, 2022
Heggies Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay 2018
A very tidy Chardonnay that shouldn't be served too cold so you can experience all of its beauty.
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November 29, 2022
Montalto Main Ridge Block Pinot Noir 2021
In the words of LL Cool J, "Paradise is very nice." This is everything Pinot Noir should be. Delicate, lacy and precise, the pl...
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November 28, 2022
